Gemini continues its march through the Google ecosystem. AI is coming to Google Messages after restrictions were lifted on June 18.
According to news site MySmartPrice, you'll soon be able to set the feature to “compose messages, have fun conversations, plan events,” among other things. However, the form that Gemini will take in the app may vary from person to person.
The information here reflects what was reported on June 18. Gemini can be accessed by tapping the New Chat button at the bottom and then selecting the AI in the next window. The option appears at the top, above the contact list. But Android Police claims it will appear as a Floating Action Button, or FAB.
The FAB will sport the Gemini logo and will be located above New Chat in the lower right corner. Don't worry about the differences in service, as it works exactly the same way. You can ask any question you want or tell him to give you ideas, like what to cook for dinner. The main difference here is the fact that it reduces the number of taps “required to access Gemini within Google Messages.”
Additionally, Android Police notes that Gemini FAB causes the compose button to shrink as you scroll.
Limitations
When you access Gemini for the first time, you'll see a terms and conditions page that tells you how the AI works. It states that conversations with the feature are not encrypted, so be mindful of the information it provides you. Gemini does not have access to any private conversations nor will it know your exact location.
At most, you'll have a general idea of where you are “based on your IP, [home], or address.” Chats will be saved for 18 months on your device by default; however, you can change this to three or 36 months.
There are some criteria you must meet before trying artificial intelligence. You can find the full list on Google's Gemini apps help page. To give you an idea, you must have an Android phone with 6 GB of RAM or more, have RCS chats activated, and have the device language set to English or Canadian French.
Google's help page also has instructions on how to delete chats before the time limit runs out, as well as how to report content.
Keep an eye out for the patch when it arrives. It should be rolling out in the next few weeks to an Android phone near you.
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